Manslaughter Verdict over 2023 Kempsey Stabbing Death

'Opportunity to end fight': CCTV unravels self-defence claim in fatal cousin stabbing

Conrad Lardner found guilty of manslaughter over cousin David Vale's 2023 death. Uncover why court rejected his self-defence claim.

Manslaughter verdict over 2023 Kempsey stabbing death

A Mid North Coast man is behind bars tonight, after being found guilty of manslaughter. Port Macquarie Supreme Court today hearing the now 51 year old stabbed his cousin twice, intending to inflict harm. And a warning to our indigenous viewers, this story contains the name and image of someone who has died.

Cousin stabbing ruled unlawful as self-defence fails

With his intended victim retreating and never threatening him with a knife, a man was not justified in stabbing him to death in self-defence, a court has ruled.